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Zebra Technologies Corporation
PA400
PA400
333 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A.
Telephone +1 847.634.6700
Facsimile +1 847.913.8766
PORT ABLE PRINTERS
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Zebra House
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK
Telephone +44 (0)1494 472872
Facsimile +44 (0)1494 450103
User's
Guide
Customer order #52600L
Manufacturer part #52600LB
© Zebra Technologies Corporation
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Customer order #52600L Manufacturer part #52600LB Rev. 1 User's Guide
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Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, repro- duced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologi
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I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the ® Zebra Portable Line PA400 and PT400 manufactured by: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC for Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Contents Introduction Hello! ..................................1 Unpacking and Inspection........................1 Reporting Damage..........................1 Getting Ready to Print Battery..................................3 Installing the Battery.........................3 Charging the Battery.........................4 Loading the Media. ...........................5 Tear-Off Mode............................5 Peel-Off Mode ...........................10 Fanfold Media ...........................13
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Adjusting the Printhead Pressure. ...................23 Adjusting the Strap...........................24 Hand/Shoulder Strap ........................24 Adjustable Shoulder Strap .....................26 Calibration Auto Calibration ............................27 Manual Calibration...........................28 Preventive Maintenance Cleaning ................................29 Lubrication...............................30 Extending Battery Life.........................30 Battery Disposal ...........
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Font/Bar Code .............................43 Physical/Environmental/Electrical...................43 Agency Approvals ...........................44 Options.................................44 Adapter Cable Pinouts.........................45 RJ45 Connector Pin Identification...................45 Null Modem Cable Pinouts ......................46 Index iii
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Introduction Hello! Thank you for choosing our Zebra Portable Printer. Dont let its size fool you - this rugged little printer is sure to become a productive and efficient addition to your workplace. And its no wonder, because its made by Zebra Technologies Corporation - your number one source for bar code printers, software, and supplies! This users guide gives you all the information youll need to operate the printer. To create and print label formats, take a look at the ZPL II Progra
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1 2 3 15 5 4 6 8 9 7 10 14 11 12 13 1 Top Cover 2 2 Error LED 3 3 Power LED 4 4 Printhead Pressure Adjuster 5 5 Power Button 6 6 Feed Button 7 7 Ribbon Cartridge Printhead 7 8 Platen Roller 8 9 Media Guides 10 9 10 Media Hangers 11 11 Media Access Door 12 16 12 Battery Compartment 13 17 13 Media Compartment 14 14 Strap 15 18 15 Communications Port 16 16 Battery Charging Receptacle 17 17 Battery Charging LED 18 20 19 18 Charging Station Connector 19 19 Peel Bar 20 Figure 1 2
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Getting Ready to Print Battery Installing the Battery NOTE: Batteries are shipped uncharged. 1. Slide up the battery compartment door. 2. Insert the battery into the printer as shown in Figure 2, with the silver-colored battery contacts facing up. 3. After the battery is completely inserted, slide down the battery compartment door. When the battery is first installed, the Power and Error LEDs will light for approximately two seconds and then go off. If these lights do not go on, the battery is n
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Charging the Battery Refer to Figure 3 (your battery charger may look slightly different than the ones illustrated). If you are using a 120 VAC battery charger: 1. With the battery installed in the printer, insert the connector of the battery charger into the receptacle on the side of the printer. 2. Plug the battery charger into an appropriate 120 VAC electrical outlet. 3. The battery charging LED will briefly flash and then stay on. When the battery is fully charged (approximately one hour for
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4. The battery charging LED will briefly flash and then stay on. When the battery is fully charged (approximately one hour for the standard battery; two hours for the extended life battery), the light will go off. 5. You may either remove the battery charger from the printer or leave it connected for a continuous maintenance charge. Loading the Media You can operate this printer in one of two different modes: Tear-Off or Peel-Off. Tear-Off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of la
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2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to expose the media compartment. 3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead. 4. Lift the printhead until you feel it lock into place. Be careful not to force the printhead past this position! WARNING: NEVER touch the thermal print elements on the underside of the printhead. Under certain conditions, they can be very hot! Also, dirt or moisture from your hands can damage the printhead! Media Compartment Printhead Media Guides Media Hang
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5. Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Thread the media into the printer until it extends approximately 1 (25.4 mm) past the printhead. 6. Separate and hold open the media hangers. 7. Place the media roll onto the media hangers, making sure it is tightly wound. 8. Release the media hangers so the media locks into the correct position. Make sure the media is threaded under both media guides. Media Guides 1 Past Printhead Media Hangers Unwind this direction Media Roll Figure 6 7
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9. Refer to Figure 7. If its not already in place, install the tear bar in the media access door. Gently lift the tab on the bar to move it over the protrusion on the door. Make sure the lip of the bar (inset, Figure 7) faces out of the printer. If youre using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10. However, if youre using thermal transfer media, you must also install a ribbon cartridge. Proceed to Loading the Ribbon in this chapter. 10. Close the printhead and the top cover. Tab Pr
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11. Swing up the media access door, ensuring that the media extends over the tear bar (refer to Figure 8). 12. Lift to hook the top of the media access door over the top cover. 13. Push in the bottom of the media access door to close. 14. Turn on the printer or press the Feed button if the printer is already on. Tear Bar Figure 8 9
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Peel-Off Mode NOTES: Your authorized Zebra reseller can recommend the correct ribbon and peel-off media for your application. If ribbon is loaded (PT400 only), remove the ribbon cartridge before loading the media. 1. Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by lifting at the notch until it unhooks from the top cover. 2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to expose the media compartment. 3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead. 4. Lift the printhead until you feel it
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9. The tear bar should not be installed in the printer. If it is, gently lift the tab on the bar to get it over the protrusion on the door (reverse the procedure shown in Figure 7). Then, pull the bar out of the printer. NOTE: When not in use, the tear bar may be stored on the inside of the media access door. Refer to Figure 9. With the lip of the bar facing the inside of the door, simply align the notches of the bar with the tabs on the door. Press and slide the bar toward the doors hinged end
